Children with behavioural disorders
[ send me this essay ]
A paper which looks at children with behavioural disorders in relation to the school environment, with reference to the way in which such children should be assessed and the reasons why they underachieve in school.
Filename: JLbehdis.rtf

Children With Disabilities / Case Study
[ send me this essay ]
A 6 page essay that investigates the case of one 8 year old boy diagnosed with ADHD and the impact his disability has on the family. The paper reports the results of an interview and an observation and describes the unsatisfactory relationship with the school during the child's first two years in school. The situation did change, however, and this paper describes the current relationship between the family and the school. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Casedoc.wps

Classification of Personality Disorders
[ send me this essay ]
This 3 page paper examines one classification of personality disorders proposed by Larsen and Buss. Authors divide personality disorders into three categories, which are the Erratic group, the Eccentric group and the Anxious group. Another system is proposed. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: SA834per.rtf

Clinical Depression & Wellness
[ send me this essay ]
A 7 page (plus FREE abstract) research paper on depression; its treatment, prevention, cures, etc; Writer uses DSM-III. Bibliography lists more than 6 sources.
Filename: Depressi.wps

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Used in the Treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
[ send me this essay ]
This 9 page report explores Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as it relates to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The concepts are first introduced and defined, and then explored in historical context. Specific studies are referenced to demonstrates that the recommendation is credible. The conclusion reached is that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a good treatment modality for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. An abstract is included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA746CBT.rtf

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Treatment Option for Fingernail/Cuticle Biting
[ send me this essay ]
This 18 page paper provides an overview of the application of CBT, cognitive behavioral therapy, as a treatment for nail biting. This paper also considers one other behavioral therapy, self-monitoring, and the implications for treatment outcomes. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHCBTNai.rtf

Comorbidity In Adolescents With Substance Abuse
[ send me this essay ]
This 5 page paper critiques the research design as presented in an article on comorbidity in adolescent substance abusers. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KTkandel.wps

Compulsive Gambling
[ send me this essay ]
(5pp) According to Gamblers Anonymous, compulsive gambling is the obvious symptom of an emotional disorder. The emotional factors involved are: inability or unwillingness to accept reality emotional insecurity, basic immaturity, and lack of self-esteem. The gambler finds that he or she is most comfortable when gambling. Many psychiatrists feel that the gambler has an underlying need for self-destruction. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BBgamblR.doc

Concepts of Normality
[ send me this essay ]
This 4 page paper explores the definition of mental illness, who should decide on it, and what it means to be “normal.” Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: HVConNrm.rtf